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HG55 LFW

2005 Renault Megane

Green Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LFW
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 103,560 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 96,594 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 96,589 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 94,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,659 miles

slight play in front steering arms

Pass 6 Dec 2021 92,754 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 91,536 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,137 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,069 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,065 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,779 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty constantly on. (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 80,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 80,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 76,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 76,131 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 72,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,936 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit in centre of tread

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack (both sides inner joints)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 66,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit in centre of tread

rear brake discs corroding on inner faces

rear registration plate deteriorating

slight play in steering rack (both sides inner joints)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,056 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 53,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front wiper blade torn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Nov 2011 53,426 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wiper blade torn

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Nov 2010 39,284 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,303 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 22,622 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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HG55 LFW is a 2005 Renault Megane in Green with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 LFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HG55 LFW registered?

HG55 LFW is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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